I was told that there is a trigger point behind the ankle that can trigger labor? If this is true then I would like to know exactly how we could utilize this trigger point. Please do not respond unless you have a serious answer. Thank you!
2007-01-01 06:56:26 · 6 answers · asked by M&S K 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The point you are referring to is called "Spleen 6." It is best to have a knowledgable accupuncturist or massage therapist who is trained in accupressure show you the correct area and pressure. Here are some tips incase you want to try it on your own:
For those who haven't heard of this term, the Spleen 6 is an acupressure point in the lower calf that, when pressed, often will stimulate labour or strengthen and lengthen contractions. This technique can be used to establish prodomal labour or help make contractions closer together and more efficient.
Please ensure your client has consulted her doctor or midwife before using this technique! Never use on anyone who is not at full term or demonstrate on yourself if you suspect you are pregnant.
With you or your clients lower calf bared, follow the divide in the two calf muscles running up from the inner ankle. Depending on the length of the calf, it is between 4 and six finger widths above the ankle, and towards the back of the calf. When you press it, it will feel like there is a bruise! Now press both Spleen 6 points (one on each calf) for 30-60 seconds. Wait a few contractions and see if there is a change, then try again. Only do it twice in an hour to make sure that the contractions do not become to intense too quickly.
2007-01-01 08:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by mcdaid36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that will cause diarrhea will stimulate contractions. Have you ever heard of taking Castor oil?? That's what happens, and it does work. Also, sex!! Yes, per my midwife, there are hormones in sperm that cause the cervix to thin, and that is the first step to labor. I am sorry that I don't have info on pressure points, but I thought that maybe I could provide some other alternatives.
2007-01-01 15:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by sunny_day_grl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is any truth to it or not, but the older labor nurses I work with tell me that before Pitocin became so popular, they used to have their patients squeeze a comb in their hands with the teeth against the palm. I have no idea if it really works or not.
2007-01-01 16:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by dansaremm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. Its not true.
If it were the case your doctor would be advising you to have your toes rubbed or pinch your ankled five times a day to induce labor.
You can however, stimulate your nipples for an hour or two a few times a day, this encourages the release of the labor enducing hormones.
2007-01-01 14:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do not use Castor oil or anything like that......you can be held responsible if something goes wrong from taking that.
I never heard about the ankle thing, but I do know if you have sex and allow the sperm to stay in you after (don't get up)...something in it (testosterone- I think) can trigger labor...also try walking actually my doctor told me that one, but we liked the sex thing much better.
............................... Congrats on the baby!......................
2007-01-01 15:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have sex! it really works, it did for my first child. also walking alot. I was almost 2 weeks late with my second child and my mom took up to wal-mart and I walked that store over for almost 2 hours, next morning, water busted and labor started
2007-01-01 15:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by danicasmamaw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋